ASICS · GEL-NIMBUS
GEL-NIMBUS 27
The GEL-NIMBUS 27 is ASICS's neutral cushioned road-running daily trainer, with FF BLAST PLUS ECO foam, PureGEL in the heel and an 8 mm drop, suited to easy and long runs.
- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 305 g
- Heel height
- 42.7 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a smooth, very stable and well-cushioned daily trainer with a roomier, breathable upper, best for easy miles. The common criticism is a firmer ride than its stack suggests; RunRepeat found it bottom-heavy and not versatile, and Running Shoes Guru saw little improvement over the Nimbus 26.
From runrepeat.com, doctorsofrunning.com and runningshoesguru.com
Specifications
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- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 305 g
- Heel height
- 42.7 mm
- Forefoot height
- 34.4 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- Midsole foam
- FF BLAST PLUS ECO (about 24% bio-based); PureGEL in the heel
- Upper
- Engineered jacquard mesh
Use
- Best for
- Easy and long runs on the road
- Measured figures
- ASICS gives 305 g for a men's US 9. RunRepeat lab: 299 g, 42.7 mm heel, 34.4 mm forefoot, 8.3 mm drop. ASICS's stack figures, as listed by RunRepeat: 44 mm heel, 36 mm forefoot
Pros and cons
Pros
- 2 mm more FF BLAST PLUS ECO foam than the GEL-NIMBUS 26, about 24% bio-based
- Engineered jacquard mesh upper in place of the previous knit
- PureGEL in the heel
Cons
- Heavy, 305 g for a men's US 9 by ASICS's figure
- Replaced by the lighter GEL-NIMBUS 28 in December 2025
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road running | 306 g | 44 mm | 5 mm | Feb 2025 | |
| Road running | 325 g | 42.8 mm | 10 mm | Jan 2025 | |
| Road running | 292 g | 45 mm | 10 mm | Aug 2025 |
Newer model: GEL-NIMBUS 28.
Sources
- corp.asics.com/en/press/article/the-gel-nimbustm-27-running-shoe-delivers-next-…
- runrepeat.com/asics-gel-nimbus-27
- believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/asics-gel-nimbus-27-review
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